DanLazar

About

Work experience:

• 01.04.2014 - up to this date → Passive Safety Engineer

Workplace: RENAULT TECHNOLOGIE ROUMANIE

Responsibilities:
Realizing the pre- and post- processing of complex Finite Element Models and analyzing the behavior of the BIW (body in white) subjected to different load cases, according to the type of calculation required: passive safety, endurance or NVH.
Analyzing the BIW behavior and proposing solutions to the problems encountered, in order to achieve the required performances.
Proposing solutions, drawing parts and iterating rapidly in order to improve different behaviors of the BIW.
Using specialized programs for each step of the process (such as ANSA or Hypermesh for pre-processing, PamCrash, Nastran, Abaqus for processing and MetaPost for post-processing)
Realizing and writing standardized calculation procedures or technical documentation. Training new employees, teaching at workshops.
Making correlations between tests and the Finite Element Calculations.
Supervising projects during the development phase and during their life.


• 01.09.2013 - 31.03.2014 → CAD/CAE Engineer

Workplace: SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES ROMANIA SRL

Responsibilities:
Realizing the pre- and post- processing of complex Finite Element Models and analyzing the behavior of the BIW (body in white) subjected to different load cases, according to the type of calculation required: passive safety, endurance or NVH.
Analyzing the BIW behavior and proposing solutions to the problems encountered, in order to achieve the required performances.
Proposing solutions, drawing parts and iterating rapidly in order to improve different behaviors of the BIW.
Using specialized programs for each step of the process (such as ANSA or Hypermesh for pre-processing, PamCrash, Nastran, Abaqus for processing and MetaPost for post-processing)

• 11.06.2012 - 03.08.2012 → Car mechanic

Workplace: SC Ana Reviteh SRL, 9 Tudor Vladimirescu Street, Otopeni, Ilfov, Romania

Responsibilities:
Repairing cars, ensuring the maintenance operations for cars, making the periodically technical inspections



Education:

• 2013 - 2015 → Universitatea POLITEHNICA din Bucuresti (Transports College, Automotive Department )

Degree: 2nd Degree in Automotive Engineering

Studied subjects:
NVH;
Finite Element Simulations in the Automotive Industry using Ansys;
Automotive Testing;
Internal combustion engines - simulation of thermodynamic processes;
Automotive aerodynamics - Theoretical models and Finite Element analysis using CFD/CFX;
Longitudinal and lateral automotive dynamics - Studies of stability and maneuverability using theoretical models and software (TruckSim / CarSim);
Automotive components - Studies of durability using theoretical models and software (Ansys);
Electric and hybrid vehicles;
Automotive dynamics modeling using Matlab Simulink;
Automotive passive and active safety;
Tire - road interantion;
Automotive components simulations using LMS AMESim.

Scientific research:
Analysis of usage of carbon fiber composites in order to design and construct the monocoque structure for a Formula Student car.

Skills:
A better understanding of the construction and operation requirements of cars;
Use of different software to simulate different processes or components for a car;
Advanced modeling capabilities.


• 2009 - 2013 → Universitatea POLITEHNICA din Bucuresti (Transports College, Automotive Department )

Degree: 1st Degree in Automotive Engineering

Studied subjects:
Advanced technical drawings knowledge;
Theoretical knowledge in designing and constructing internal combustion engines;
Automotive Dynamics;
Automotive testing;
Automotive maintenance;
Automotive noises and vibrations;
3D modeling using Catia v5, SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor;
2D modeling using Autodesk Autocad and Catia v5;
Kinematic analysis of mechanisms;

Scientific research:
Designing and constructing a spatial frame made out of steel tubes, for a Formula Student race car.

Skills:
Advanced knowledge in design, construction and operating principles of motorized vehicle;
Advanced skills in 3D modeling parts, components and subassemblies of motorized vehicles;
Knowledge in reading and interpreting technical drawings;
Knowledge in automotive testing;

Outstanding performances: Valedictorian student


• 2005 - 2009 → National Informatics College "Tudor Vianu"

Degree: Assistant programmer

Studied subjects:
Advanced mathematics and computer science;

Skills:
C++ programming;
Basic knowledge of HTML programming;


Foreign languages:
Romanish: C2 - Native
English: C1 - Expert
German: B2 - Advanced
French: A1 - Beginner
Romanian: C2 - Native


Activities:
President of the Formula Student Team at the University
Took part in activities organized by Junior Achievement: JA Student Company, JA Titan, JA Business Ethics;
1st and 2nd Prize at National competitions in Theoretical Mechanics and Mathematics;

Overall skills:
Design and analyze automotive components;
2D and 3D designs skills;
Advanced knowledge in passive and active safety;
Advanced knowledge in Finite Element modeling;
Advanced knowledge in components simulating software;